ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN
Now that we're empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one quickly received a thumbs-up.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and red pepper; saute for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket; stuff with vegetable mixture. , In the same skillet, brown chicken skin side down in remaining oil. Turn chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
ZUCCHINI STUFFED CHICKEN
My sister gave me this recipe. My family really likes it. I freeze shredded zucchini for the winter. Just thaw and drain the liquid off before using.
Provided by REDTEETOP
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Loosen the skin on each chicken breast to form a pocket, and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, parsley, and basil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, and cook and stir until tender, about 2 more minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and thoroughly mix the torn bread, egg, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper into the zucchini mixture until well-combined.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the zucchini mixture, place them in the prepared baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown and the stuffing is hot, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 214.7 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 651.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ZUCCHINI AND CORN-STUFFED CHICKEN
"This recipe honestly could not be easier to make and the flavors just burst," writes Jenn Tidwell from Fair Oaks, California. "I like to serve it with pasta or rice."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, corn and 2 tablespoons cheese. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each with 1/2 cup zucchini mixture; secure with toothpicks., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining cheese. Spoon remaining zucchini mixture around chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRATED ZUCCHINI STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Always a favorite, these chicken breasts are a meal in themselves. Stuffed with tender, grated zucchini and finished in the oven, all you need is a small salad and call it a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Provided by Todd + Diane
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat large oven proof skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then add onions and garlic. Cook until softened, about 1 minute.
- Add zucchini, parsley, paprika and cook until zucchini is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour zucchini mixture into a bowl, then add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Allow this mixture to cool.
- In the meantime, slice the center of each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a deep pocket to stuff all the zucchini. Careful not to slice the whole chicken breast completely in half.
- Divide the zucchini mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff each breast with zucchini. Generously season each side of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Wipe the same skillet free of the zucchini juices. Heat the pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pan.
- Sear each side of the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes or until a brown crust forms. After each side is seared, add cherry tomatoes to the same skillet. and lightly drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Transfer the skillet to pre-heated oven.
- Bake chicken for about 12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Thicker chicken breasts will take a little longer to cook.
- Serve warm with your favorite zucchini noodles, pasta, rice or on a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE
For a light dinner, try this simple and yummy recipe!
Provided by Christine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Zucchini Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut a lengthwise 3/4-inch thick slice from each zucchini. Retain the lengthwise slices. With a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell intact all around the zucchini. Discard or save the flesh for another use. Chop up the retained lengthwise slices of zucchini.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken sausage, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the sausage has begun to brown, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped zucchini, onion, and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Scrape the sausage mixture into a bowl, and stir in the tomatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil until the stuffing is thoroughly combined.
- Lightly stuff the zucchini boats with the stuffing, place the zucchini into a baking dish, and bake until thoroughly heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 548.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
The skin of this chicken makes a natural pocket to hold the stuffing mixture in. This is a great recipe for a dinner party, quite easy to make, and very delicious.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees F.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a skillet, melt butter; saute onion, parsley and basil until onion is tender (about 3 minutes).
- Add garlic (if using) zucchini and cook 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese salt and pepper.
- Carefully loosen the skin if chicken on one side to form a pocket.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini mixture then place in a greased dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 140.8, Sodium 302, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 25.1
ZUCCHINI STUFFED CHICKEN
This recipe comes from a cookbook put together as a fundraiser by the mothers in my nephews school. I like this recipe because after the first time you make this it goes very quickly & looks like more work than it actually is.
Provided by Lori in Brooklyn
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rinse chicken, remove fat& pat dry.
- Shred zucchini (unpeeled) in food processor.
- In a saucepan melt margerine& add zucchini, cook stirring about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, shred bread into crumbs& add to zucchini, stir in egg& seasoning, mixing well.
- Carefully loosen skin on each chicken quarter to form a pocket& spoon 1/4 of the stuffing into each.
- Brush with honey& bake 50 minutes until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.2, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 234, Sodium 716.2, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 37.4, Protein 49.3
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